How it works
No AI, no analog emulation.
Enshape does not edit the dynamics of the audio signal based on a threshold value. It uses two envelope followers that both capture the envelope of the incoming signal.
Each envelope has its own attack and release parameters.
The gain difference between the first and second envelope will be added to your signal.
When the second envelopes value is above the first one, the gain will be boosted, otherwise it will be reduced.
Precision
Work with unmatched accuracy.
Boost attack or sustain independently and use minimum and maximum envelope-limits for a new level of precision. Perfect for reducing unwanted parts, such as breaths in vocals, and catching loudness peaks without affecting the rest of your signal.
Give your house piano the sustain it needs, let your drums breathe, bring the quieter parts of your guitar to the front, and create a consistent bass with more punch.
Independent of a fixed threshold, master your track without overcompressing the hook while other parts remain untouched.
All that with a real-time interface for all the information you need.
Specs
- Mac (min. 10.15) / Windows
- 64 bit
- M1/M2 native support
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
Mixing
The Swiss Army knife for dynamics.
Unlike traditional transient shapers, which only control the loudness of the attack and release stages, Enshape goes a step further by offering the ability to adjust the lengths of these stages. Extreme attack values create punchy signals or long fade-ins.
Extreme release values can eliminate unwanted parts between transients like breaths or noise or create stable, less dynamic sounds by filling the gaps between transients.
Vocals
Longer notes, less breath.
Achieving a clear vocal that blends smoothly into the mix without sounding unnatural can be quite challenging. Traditional compressors often struggle with sections that vary in loudness, such as verses and hooks.
Enshape, on the other hand, uses a threshold-independent approach. By increasing the target release, Enshape ensures that vocals remain steady during longer notes, regardless of their loudness. This unique feature allows Enshape to treat every part of your vocal equally.
Additionally, Enshape can effectively reduce unwanted breaths and background noise through the use of its maximum envelope limits feature.
Drums
Bus compression and drum shaper.
Enshape helps blend different elements seamlessly by increasing the release of the second envelope. Unlike a normal compressor, this allows you to not only soften the attack, but also create a shorter, more aggressive attack.
In addition, Enshape is great for shaping the envelope of each drum, turning a small kick into a big, booming one, or reducing the long sustain of a floor tom. Once again, the loudness of each hit makes no difference. The threshold-independent approach ensures the same changes are applied to all impacts.
To avoid a louder signal after compression, use the Auto Gain function in Peak mode, which compares incoming and outgoing level peaks and sets them to the same level.
Mastering
Edit every part of your track.
During mastering, a common issue is that the hook gets compressed perfectly, while the verse remains untouched due to the fixed threshold. Similar to vocals and drums, mastering also benefits from Enshapes threshold independence. Increasing the target envelope’s release fills gaps for louder, steadier signals without altering attack.
For a classic compressor sound, also increase the target envelope’s attack to achieve a longer and smoother attack.
By using the auto-gain set to average, you can avoid the “louder is better” trap.
General
- Adjustbale autogain adaption speed (1-10 sec)
- Autogain with avg or peak modes
- Adjustable lookahead (0ms-50ms)
- Sidechain
- Customize analyzer length (1 beat-8 bars)
- Build in tutorial
- Free scalable interface
- Scale factor for 4K monitors
- Tooltips
Speed
- Four knobs for compressing/ expanding and transient shaping
- Loudness independent processing
- Link envelope parameters with shortcuts
- Pre-built presets for every usecase
Precision
- Effect only release without loosing attack
- Control the speed/length of the attack
- Detailled realtime analyzer
- Exclude audio over and below a certain value
- Hover over analyzer and hold down mouse to see exact values
- Mac (min. 10.14) / Windows
- 64 bit
- M1/M2 native support
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX